'The Hobbit’: Trailer, Show Times, Ticket Information

Before the "Lord of the Rings" trilogy, there was another Unexpected Journey. Find showtimes and ticket information for "The Hobbit" at area theaters.

Before Frodo and The Lord of the Rings trilogy, there was another epic tale from Middle Earth. "The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey" opened today, and it's not too soon to figure out when you'll watch. According to IMDB.com, the movie follows the story of "a curious Hobbit, Bilbo Baggins, (who) journeys to the Lonely Mountain with a vigorous group of Dwarves to reclaim a treasure stolen from them by the dragon Smaug." The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journal, official trailer The fantasy film based in a land of elves, wizards and hobbits started just after midnight. The film debuted at 12:01 a.m. at AMC Tilghman Square 8 in South Whitehall. The show starts up again at 2:15 p.m. today, Dec. 14. Nearby, the film also debuted in IMAX 3D, 2D at Carmike…

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'The Hobbit’: Trailer, Show Times, Ticket Information

Before the "Lord of the Rings" trilogy, there was "The Hobbit." Check area showtimes and ticket information.

Before Frodo and The Lord of the Rings trilogy, there was another epic tale from Middle Earth. "The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey" opens Dec. 14. According to IMDB.com, the movie follows the story of "a curious Hobbit, Bilbo Baggins, (who) journeys to the Lonely Mountain with a vigorous group of Dwarves to reclaim a treasure stolen from them by the dragon Smaug." The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journal, official trailer The film is showing at AMC Tilghman Square 8, Promenade 16 and IMAX, Carmike 16 and Regal Richland Square Crossing Stadium 12. Check Fandango.com for show times.  

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Life In The Slow Lane

More Must-See Movies for Kids

Readers offer their suggestions for movies with great messages.

There are some movies my family is so drawn to that when they come on television we watch them, commercials and all, even though we OWN them. How goofy is that? All we have to do is slip in the DVD and we can view them commercial-free, but no. They’re the celluloid equivalent of catnip or comfort food. In last week’s column about memorable movies, I gave short shrift to comedies because I wanted to zero in on films with good messages for kids. I’m not sure what the message is in the classic “Monty Python and the Holy Grail,” unless it’s “Your mother is a hamster and your father smells of elderberry!” There were a few old movies on my list. A friend tells me that when she watches the old Spencer Tracey/ Katherine Hepburn black and white …

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